Fixed income in a rising inflation environment

11 min read 16 Apr 21

By M&G Investments

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Summary: The prospect of higher inflation and what this means for financial markets has become a key area of focus for investors in recent months. While inflation is traditionally seen as negative for bonds, we outline a number of fixed income strategies and instruments that we believe could offer protection or potentially even benefit during a period of rising inflation.

By M&G Investments

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